Sergeant Richard Allen Beck, Vernon Police Department, Texas

Sergeant Richard Allen Beck

Vernon Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, November 17, 1991

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Richard Allen Beck

Sergeant Beck was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call at Yamparika Street and Sand Road just West of the First Christian Church.

The suspect was apprehended and convicted of Sergeant Beck's murder.

Sergeant Beck had served with the agency for 12 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Convicted of murder

domestic

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I had the honor and privilege to work side by side with Sgt. Richard Allen Beck at Vernon Police Department. Not only was Richard a Police partner and colleague, but also a personal friend.
I also, unfortunately, had the hardest job...The response and Criminal Investigation of his death by Capital Murder on the early morning of November 17, 1991, when Richard was called to a domestic violence call.
The circumstances and scene were hard to grasp and experience. But as always, I put the personal feelings aside and investigate the crime.
Richard was one at Vernon PD (as with all PDs) that stood out. Mild mannered. Funny, contagious laugh. He had a natural gift to help people.

You will always be honored

Detective Lynn Collins
Fellow (Former) LE Officer At Vernon PD

April 27, 2025